Stingrays find ways to have fun between events. (PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED BY BILL WATSON)

ENP STAFF REPORTS
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Ava Conklin, left, and Elizabeth Kershaw discuss their best times of the  season after a strong outing.

The Lockport YMCA Stingrays recently co-hosted the Goodwill Invitational Swim Meet for 18 Y swim teams from across New York state.

The meet was the last competition for Lockport prior to Districts to be held today and next Saturday.

Aiden Moran shined for the Stingrays touching first in the 25 Fly, and putting up State qualifying times in the 25 & 100 Free. Madison Fragale continues to dominate posting personal best times in four events (200 Free, 50 Fly, 100 Free, & 50 Breast) giving her 5 State events in total. Ava Conklin, Mark Crocker, and Ethan Menges also had personal best times across 4 events. Conklin in the 25 Free (1st place), 50 Free, 25 Back and 25 Breast, Crocker in the 200 Free, 50 Free, 50 Fly, and 100 Free, and Menges in the 50 Breast (1st), 200 IM (1st), 100 Free and 100 Breast.

James Sacco was in late season form with personal best times in all three events he swam (100 Free, 50 Free, & 200 Free). Elizabeth Kershaw continues to shred time off her top events with her best season times in the 100 IM and 50 Back.

Coach Tim Menges is thrilled with his swimmers progress as the season heads towards the Championships. "I couldn't be more impressed with the hard work and effort that these young swimmers have been putting forth. I am so proud of the times and finishes that we have achieved against some of the toughest competition in the state!"

Zack Santarsiero touched first in the 100 Free, 100 IM, and 25 Fly. William Swartz posted two personal bests in the 25 Fly (1st) and 25 Back. Ava Thompson did the same in the 100 Free (1st) and 100 IM. Luke Menges had an impressive 5 first place touches. Jenna Bull dropped time in the 200 Free, 50 Free, and 100 Free, while Cianna Conklin did the same in the 200 and 100 Free.

The Stingrays gear up for Districts over the next two weeks in Rochester.

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